Nigerian banks posted a strong growth in interest income, hitting ₦15.4 trillion in the past year, as tighter monetary policies by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) boosted earnings. This …
he Government of Kenya has signed a US$150 million (KSh16.38 billion) financing agreement with United Bank for Africa (UBA) as part of a landmark US$1.35 billion (KSh175 billion) programme aimed …
Nigeria’s digital bank, Bankit Microfinance Bank, has put its name forward as one of the fast-rising players in the country’s financial technology space after presenting its innovations at the just …
Navigating the bustling digital sphere, Nigerian banks are in a fierce competition not just for customer deposits, but for attention and engagement. In 2025, social media is no longer a …
Malawi’s commercial banks are being called upon to move beyond their traditional role of lending and deposits, and to take a more active position in addressing the country’s economic challenges. …
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced that almost half of the country’s old banknotes have now been withdrawn from circulation as part of its ongoing currency replacement programme. Speaking …
GCB Bank, one of Ghana’s biggest financial institutions, has introduced a new Hajj Savings Account to support Muslim customers planning for the holy pilgrimage. The product is designed to provide …
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said on Monday that the country’s net international reserves grew to $49.25 billion in August 2025, compared to $49.04 billion in July. This means …
CreditPro Finance Company Limited has received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a licensed finance company, a development expected to boost lending to small and …
Customers of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, popularly known as FirstBank, are currently facing difficulties accessing some of the bank’s major digital banking platforms following a temporary service disruption. In …